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Illinois granted nearly $20 million to electrify its school bus fleet
- The U.S. state of Illinois has been granted almost $20 million to help several areas transition to electric school buses.
- The funding comes from the IRA’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, allowing the state to deploy replace retired internal combustion engine (ICE) buses with electric versions across nine Illinois school districts.
- The state plans to use the funding to help build charging stations for the electric vehicles (EVs), along with providing workforce training to support the tech rollout.
- The grant will also enable the hiring of two full-time staff members to support the implementation and work with school districts on clean energy programming.
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U.S. agency proposes rules for self-driving vehicle incident reporting
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed rules for reporting and transparency of self-driving vehicle incidents.
- The proposal, called AV STEP (ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program), aims to create a voluntary national framework for automated driving systems.
- AV STEP would increase transparency and provide more data on self-driving vehicles, and offer increased regulatory flexibility for companies aiming to launch commercial services.
- The NHTSA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and welcomes public comments on the program.
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Tesla Megapacks picked for solar project in Chile
- Chilean energy storage developer Colbún has chosen Tesla's Megapack grid-scale storage systems for the Celda Solar project in Chile.
- The project will consist of over 200 Tesla Megapacks and will have a capacity of 228 MW/912 MWh.
- The installation will allow solar energy generated during the day to be stored and supplied to the electricity system at night.
- The total cost of the project is estimated to be around $260 million.
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Elon Musk's unforgettable year in 7 charts
- Elon Musk's businesses, including Tesla and SpaceX, had a remarkable year, boosting his net worth to over $450 billion.
- Tesla's market value reached above $1.4 trillion, benefiting from market buzz around AI and Musk's ties to Trump.
- SpaceX's valuation nearly doubled to $350 billion with technological breakthroughs in rocket and spacecraft innovation.
- Musk's AI company, xAI, achieved a post-money valuation of $50 billion, while his social media venture X faced challenges.
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700,000 Teslas Recalled Over Serious Safety Issue
- Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in America due to a serious safety issue.
- The recall affects the 2024 Cybertruck, Model 3s produced between 2017 and 2025, and 2020–2025 Model Y cars.
- The issue is related to the TPMS warning light that fails to alert drivers to dangerously low tire pressure.
- Tesla plans to fix the issue with an over-the-air software update and will notify affected owners starting Feb. 15, 2025.
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NHTSA finally acknowledges Tesla will fix recalls with software updates
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) acknowledges that some Tesla recalls will be fixed with Over-the-Air software updates.
- Tesla initiated a recall for 694,304 vehicles to fix a non-illuminated tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) issue, which will be resolved with a software update.
- This is a significant step towards utilizing software updates for recalls, a move advocated by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
- The issue affects certain Cybertruck, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles, and Tesla is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to this problem.
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What to Expect from the Updated Tesla Model Y Juniper in 2025
- Tesla is releasing an updated version of the Model Y called the 'Juniper' in 2025.
- The Juniper version features a new design with slimmer headlights, a glowing LED light bar at the rear, and improved aerodynamics.
- The interior will be more luxurious and user-friendly, with a revamped dashboard and center console, ventilated seats, and a screen for backseat passengers.
- The Juniper update will include smarter self-driving technology, improved safety features, and possibly a bigger battery for better performance and longer range.
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Bernie Sanders calls out Elon Musk for pressuring lawmakers over funding bill: 'This is oligarchy at work'
- Bernie Sanders accuses Elon Musk of using his wealth and influence to undermine US democracy.
- Sanders calls out Musk's objections to a government funding deal and his threats to unseat elected officials who don't follow his orders.
- Musk defends his actions by stating he's only bringing things to the attention of his followers.
- Sanders has previously criticized Musk and other billionaires for their wealth and influence.
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Hut 8 Bitcoin Holdings Now Over $1 Billion With Latest Buy
- Hut 8, a major North American Bitcoin mining company, has acquired $100 million worth of BTC, pushing its total reserves to over 10,096 BTC, valued at more than $1 billion.
- The company's strategy combines low-cost BTC production with strategic market buys to maximize returns and strengthen its reserve assets.
- This acquisition places Hut 8 among the top 10 largest corporate holders of Bitcoin globally.
- Other Bitcoin mining firms like Marathon Digital Holdings, Riot Blockchain, and CleanSpark are also among the top corporate BTC holders.
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Tesla uses this Cybertruck wiper Easter Egg to help efficiency and aerodynamics
- Tesla utilizes an Easter Egg called 'Aero Mode' in the Cybertruck to enhance efficiency and aerodynamics.
- Aero Mode positions the massive windshield wiper vertically along the A Pillar of the vehicle.
- It activates automatically at higher speeds, reducing drag and optimizing range for electric vehicles (EVs).
- This feature highlights Tesla's focus on efficiency and engineering innovations across their lineup.
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Tesla’s new Model Y is reportedly coming to China very soon – here’s when
- Tesla's refreshed Model Y, codenamed 'Juniper,' is set to launch in China very soon.
- The Model Y will have both a five-seat and six-seat version, with the five-seater entering production in January 2025.
- Tesla is asking suppliers to prepare for increased Model Y production in Shanghai.
- The new Model Y will feature interior and exterior design changes, as well as battery and performance upgrades.
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Waymo fills the Cruise void overseas and a salute to icon Jean Jennings
- Jean Jennings, an automotive journalism icon and founder of Automobile Magazine, passed away at age 70. Her impact on the industry was huge, and her death prompted official statements from major organizations like Ford, showing the influence of her work.
- The Biden administration has approved a $1.25bn loan to EVgo, which will use the funds to expand its EV charging network by installing 7,500 chargers at 1,100 locations throughout the US over the next five years.
- Reports suggest Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge their operations, with the move potentially forming one of the world's largest carmakers. The deal may also include Mitsubishi.
- TuSimple co-founder Xiaodi Hou is pushing shareholders to change the board and replace it with members who will support liquidating the company. The move comes just months before the autonomous trucking start-up's planned initial public offering.
- Ram has delayed the launch of its electric pickup truck to 2026 because of sluggish demand and will put its range-extended Ramcharger truck in front of it instead.
- The Environmental Protection Agency has given California the ability to ban sales of most new gasoline and diesel vehicles starting in 2035, a move which is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
- Waymo is partnering with Japanese companies taxi-hailing app GO and Nihon Kotsu to bring robotaxis to Tokyo in 2025. The move comes just after Cruise was planning a similar operation with Honda in Japan in 2026.
- EV insurance provider Bikmo has raised over $5.9m in a new funding round led by Puma Growth Partners.
- Boston-based advanced battery tech start-up Nanoramic has raised $44m in a round led by General Motors Ventures and Catalus Capital. Backers also include Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, Top Material and existing investors, such as Fortistar Capital and WindSail Capital Group.
- Croatian autonomous drone systems developer Orqa has secured $6m in seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Radius Capital, Decisive Point and existing investor Day One Capital.
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Tesla strengthens weather radar rollout by filling in missed gaps in fleet
- Tesla is strengthening the rollout of its new weather radar system for vehicles.
- The weather radar feature was initially only available on vehicles with the AMD Ryzen processor.
- Now, Tesla is releasing a new version of the weather radar feature to Intel-based vehicles.
- The weather radar provides three hours of precipitation data to assist drivers in preparing for rain or snow.
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Tesla eyes first city for Robotaxi operation with preliminary talks
- Tesla is in preliminary talks with authorities in Austin, Texas for launching a Robotaxi operation.
- This would be a fully autonomous ride-sharing service, different from Tesla's current semi-autonomous driving technology.
- The Robotaxi fleet aims to transport passengers without any human intervention.
- Austin is a potential candidate as Tesla's Gigafactory Texas is located nearby.
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Tesla is courting Texas cities to test its promised robotaxi service
- Tesla is considering Texas cities, including Austin, for testing its robotaxi service.
- An employee has been in touch with Austin officials since May and held an event in December to train first responders on Tesla's autonomous vehicle technology.
- Tesla has not yet decided where it will deploy first, as there are multiple options available.
- The company is not currently testing vehicles on public streets, as it has yet to deliver on its promises of fully self-driving Teslas and a robotaxi service.
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